The Rapier is speciel handmade and has a double Balsa core. The core plies are 2 and 4 mm thick; 2 mm on the forehand side, 4 mm on the backhand. On either side of the core there is a cork ply of about 1.8 mm. The outer plies are a very thin Mahogany
The Rapier lives up to its name, being a blade both delicate and sharp, that will cut, hew, and stab with speed and precision, taking little effort, but a lot of skill. You can play fast and precise, with lots of effective variation, and good disruption as well at a number of strokes.
Got this blade today ( a good used example).
Really nice feeling on both block with Dr Neubauer b/ h and Offence Friendship battle 2 provincial on f/ h.Yes takes a bit of getting used to but feels wicked,balanced and purposeful and just great in the hand!
See the description from the the manufacturer himself on this link.
http://www.tt-focus.de/forum/topic/8377-rapier-classic-test-for-foreign-players/
I am playing it with: BH: LP (S&T Hellfire ox or Tibhar Grass dtecs ox) FH: Adidas Blaze spin 1,8mm..
It works really well and has incredible control. The speed depends on how active you hold on the bat and goes from 3-9. In pasive blocks and chops away from the table it's work super well and with a lot of spin returns. To my counter game a little away from the table, it's the best blade I have ever played with. All in all a super blade and worth every penny, my game has never been more toxic for my opponents. The only thing to be aware about is that it's take a Little time to get used to the many options and speed variations of the blade, but when you first get used to it it's just rock :-)
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